Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has described his injured teammate, Moses Simon, as one of the best players in the Nigerian team. Omeruo said this while offering insight into Simon’s injury situation. The Nantes’ winger suffered a damaging injury following Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Mali in Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday. Simon was presented with an […]
Friendly: Losing to Mali not a big deal – Ex-Super Eagles goalie, Dosu
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph, says the team should not dwell too much on the defeat to Mali. Mali prevailed 2-0 over the Super Eagles in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night. It ended the Eagles 49-year wait for a first win over their fellow West Africans. Dosu however […]
Friendly: How Super Eagles can beat Mali – Osayi-Samuel
Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel says the Super Eagles must be up for the battle in their friendly against Mali. Both countries will clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night. Ahead of the game, Osayi-Samuel harped on the need for the Super Eagles to match the physicality of their opponents. “The same preparation […]
Friendly: Super Eagles want another win against Mali – Iwobi
Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles want to end the international break with a win against Mali. Finidi George’s side will take on their fellow West Africans at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night (today). The encounter will kick-off at 10pm Nigeria time. Iwobi registered an assist as the Super Eagles defeated eternal […]
Friendly: Omeruo will start for Super Eagles against Mali – Finidi
Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George has confirmed defender Kenneth Omeruo will start the side’s friendly against the Eagles of Mali. Omeruo did not feature in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 friendly win against Ghana’s Black Stars last week Friday after he suffered a knock in training. The Kasimpasa of Turkey player has trained fully […]
Friendly: Finidi to line up strong team against Mali
Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George will parade his strongest team in Tuesday’s friendly against Mali. Finidi hinted he will freshen up the team following last Friday’s 2-1 victory over the Black Stars of Ghana. The gaffer, according to camp sources, is, however, not willing to take chances against Malians. The former winger wants […]
Friendly: Ayew reflects on Black Stars’ defeat to Nigeria
Black Stars of Ghana forward Jordan Ayew believes the team gave their best against Nigeria despite playing with 10-men for most part of the second half in Friday’s friendly. Jeremy Opoku was sent off by the centre referee for a rash challenge in the 57th minute. Otto Addo’s side were 1-0 down at that period […]
Friendly: Finidi names Super Eagles captain, gives major hint on XI
Nigeria’s interim coach, Finidi George has dropped a major hint regarding his starting XI for Friday evening’s international friendly against West African neighbours, Ghana. Black Stars of Ghana will thread tackles against the Super Eagles at Stade de Marrakech, Morocco. The coach also revealed who might be wearing the captain’s armband on Friday night. Super […]
Friendly: Black Stars coach banks on new players to beat Super Eagles
Black Stars of Ghana head coach, Otto Addo has downplayed the absence of some of his key players ahead of the friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Addo won’t be able to count on key stars like Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Daniel Amartey, among others for the game. The […]
Friendly: They’re fast, really strong – Ghana coach Addo on Super Eagles
The coach of the Black Stars of Ghana Otto Addo has spoken about the quality of Finidi George’s Super Eagles ahead of the friendly game on Friday. Nigeria will face the Black Stars this Friday evening at Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The Ghanaian coach has taken his time to highlight Nigeria’s quality players on […]